Taco Bell 2736438
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
55
Score
Taco Bell 2736438 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Minneola restaurant, which scores around 65. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hoses at triple sink **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by hot water dispenser
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers stacked on storage shelf in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -squeeze bottle in dish area and plastic container on storage shelf in dish area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the dining room.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup on door of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning under hood suppression system.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf and area surrounding soda machine by drive thru and dining area -underside of soda nozzles at drive thru -handles and cabinet doors on soda station in dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -drink lids at drive thru
25-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front double doors **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
55
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hoses at tripke sink -interior of fryers
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -2 employees overdue
53B-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front double doors
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -stir spoons in drive thru. Operator removed and took to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -beside triple sink
36-27-5
70
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent and ceiling tiles by dry storage soiled Vent above prep area soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aprons on dry storage shelf. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior Oven across from fryer soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket across from drive thru Upright freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from drive thru Walk in cooler shelves soiled
22-16-4
74
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over storage racks in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dish area **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front double doors **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -area around soda machine at drive thru, soda grate at drive thru -filters under hood suppression system
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in warmer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - One dead small flying insect by front soda station. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzles at front soda station and drive thru soda station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions by hot water dispenser **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses above the fryers.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -spatula stored under press machine on cook line.
10-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning under hood suppression system. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler door -interior of walk in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored next to straws and sauce packets near the drive thru area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from condenser in the walk in cooler.
29-03-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in front lobby area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front double doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -tea basket by drive thru area.
14-38-4
45
Aug 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters by hot water station. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in freezer gasket torn by office.
14-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket by office.
23-03-4
67
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters not dated.
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over primary cooks line.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer outside office
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris in reach in freezer outside office
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell 2736438 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 2736438 on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 2736438?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 2736438.
How does Taco Bell 2736438 compare to other restaurants in Minneola?
Taco Bell 2736438 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Minneola average of 65.
Has Taco Bell 2736438's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 2736438 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell 2736438 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taco Bell 2736438 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 2736438 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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